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  1. On This Day: June 6, 1983 – Peter Gabriel Releases Plays Live

    On This Day: June 6, 1983 – Peter Gabriel Releases Plays Live

    On this day June 6, 1983, Peter Gabriel released Plays Live, his first live album capturing performances from his 1982 tour across the United States. The album reached number 44 on the US Billboard charts and showcased Gabriel’s growing reputation as a dynamic live performer known for...
  2. On This Day: June 5, 1989 – Peter Gabriel Releases Passion Soundtrack

    On This Day: June 5, 1989 – Peter Gabriel Releases Passion Soundtrack

    On this day June 5, 1989, Peter Gabriel released Passion, the official soundtrack for the film The Last Temptation of Christ. More than just a film score, the album became a landmark in world music, blending traditional Middle Eastern and African instruments with ambient textures and modern...
  3. On This Day: May 23, 1980 – Peter Gabriel Released His Third Solo Album

    On This Day: May 23, 1980 – Peter Gabriel Released His Third Solo Album

    On this day May 23, 1980, Peter Gabriel released his third solo album, often referred to by fans as Melt due to its distinctive cover art featuring a melting face. This self-titled release marked a bold creative shift for Gabriel, blending post punk, art rock, and experimental soundscapes into a...
  4. On This Day: May 19, 1986 - Peter Gabriel Released His Fifth Album So

    On This Day: May 19, 1986 - Peter Gabriel Released His Fifth Album So

    On this day May 19, 1986, Peter Gabriel released his fifth studio album titled So, a groundbreaking release that became the most commercially successful record of his career. The album peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard charts and hit number 1 in the UK, Canada, Italy, Norway, Netherlands...
  5. On This Day: April 21, 1986 – Peter Gabriel Released Sledgehammer

    On This Day: April 21, 1986 – Peter Gabriel Released Sledgehammer

    On this day April 21, 1986, Peter Gabriel released the single Sledgehammer, which would go on to become the biggest hit of his solo career. The song eventually reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on July 26 and held the top spot through August 1. It also hit number 1 in Canada and...
  6. On This Day: March 18 1985 Peter Gabriel Released the Birdy Soundtrack

    On This Day: March 18 1985 Peter Gabriel Released the Birdy Soundtrack

    On this day March 18 1985 Peter Gabriel released the soundtrack album for the film Birdy. The album featured atmospheric and experimental instrumental music marking Gabriel’s first venture into film scoring. Birdy reached number 162 on the Billboard charts and included reworked instrumental...
  7. On This Day: May 20, 1986 - Peter Gabriel Released His 5th Album So

    On This Day: May 20, 1986 - Peter Gabriel Released His 5th Album So

    On this day May 20, 1986, Peter Gabriel released his fifth studio album, So, a groundbreaking record that became his most commercially successful release. The album reached #2 on the US Billboard 200 and dominated international charts, hitting #1 in the UK, Canada, Italy, Norway, the...
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    July 26, 1986 - "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel Becomes #1 in America

    On this day, July 26, 1986, "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel ascended to the top of the US Billboard charts, becoming the #1 song in America from July 26 to August 1. The hit single also achieved the #1 spot in Canada. Known for its innovative music video, "Sledgehammer" is celebrated as the most...
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    Peter Gabriel (1980)

    Title: Peter Gabriel Artist: Peter Gabriel Genre: Progressive Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Intruder - 4:53 2 - No Self Control - 3:55 3 - Start - 1:20 4 - I Don't Remember - 4:42 5 - Family Snapshot - 4:28 6 - And Through the Wire - 5:00 7 - Games Without Frontiers - 4:06 8 -...
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    Phil Collins created the 80s sound and by accident

    I read an interesting fact in regard to Phil Collins and it’s a real good one. Maybe it’s because I love 80s music or maybe it’s because I played the bass for years and I pay attention to musical detail instinctively but whatever the reason I was really impressed. Phil Collins was definitely...
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    80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article 80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce. Please add to the discussion here.
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  12. 80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    There are two kinds of nostalgia concerning the 1980s: nostalgia from those of us who were there to experience it, and nostalgia from younger generations who discover it and wish that they were. And you know what? That's OK, because we had the time of our lives one way or another. Reminiscing...
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